OSCAR Programme Assistant
We are looking for an outgoing, proactive person with great initiative to assist our OSCAR management team in the successful delivery of our OSCAR after school and holiday programme care services to primary and intermediate aged children in the Flat Bush area.
You will assist in managing the day to day operations of an after school care in a safe, professional and fun environment, ensuring all OSCAR policies and processes are adhered to and aligned with Ministry requirements. You must be available to work weekdays, Monday to Friday, from between 2:30pm to 6pm or until the last child has been safely signed out. Permanent part time employment opportunities, starting from two hours per day minimum two days per week and a maximum of ten hours per week (two hours a day - Monday to Friday) are also available. An example of a typical shift is 2:55pm - 4:55pm. Extended work hours during the school holidays are definitely available. Please don't apply if you are looking for full-time employment (40hrs per week) or if you can't get to work by 2:50pm.
We will provide:
A very open, welcoming and supportive management team and staffThe chance to encourage, motivate and help children to explore life and develop themselvesA collaborative approachA place to share your ideas and influenceTo be successful you will need to have:
Have your own transportationA strong ability to lead, guide and influence child friendly environments in a safe, professional and fun manner.Place the safety and well-being of the children in your care first.You need to be:
Living close to Flat Bush where our programmes are basedAn energetic, fun, caring and hands-on leaderOutstanding in your time management and consistently reliableDedicated to ensuring policy and procedures are adhered toAttentive to detailsPositive and polite in all forms of interactions and communicationApproachable and collaborative in your approachAble to think and respond on your feetAble to work under pressure, motivate, encourage and mentor children with positive valuesConfident and passionate interacting with children and able to manage large groups from the ages of 5-12 years of age.Generally fit and healthyResponsibilities :
Building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, parents and children.Supporting the OSCAR site management in:positively promoting the centre within the community.providing quality OSCAR childcare throughout all aspects of day to day: Preparing afternoon tea, setting up the venue, conducting front and centre, supervising children at the playground, assisting with homework and reading time, initiating a variety of games and activities etc.ensuring the site is compliant with all OSCAR legislative requirements and quality standards (training provided on this)Note: Successful applicants will be required to have a police check. Our organisation takes its child safety and protection responsibilities seriously. If you're ready to shine, lead and thrive and utilise your skills and apply your knowledge, please get in contact with us. You may be who we are looking for! Email your CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected].